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DE HB19

Bill

Status

Passed

7/17/2024

Primary Sponsor

Eric Morrison

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Origin

House of Representatives

152nd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes an LGBTQ+ Pride special license plate through the United Way of Delaware Pride Council, available for private passenger vehicles and motor vehicles/trailers with gross vehicle weight rating of 26,000 pounds or less.

  • Requires a minimum of 200 applications before the Division of Motor Vehicles can issue the plates and charges a one-time $50 fee ($15 administrative fee plus $35 plate fee) in addition to annual registration fees.

  • Deposits the $15 administrative fee into a special fund for promoting the plate and administering the program, with remaining funds going to the United Way of Delaware Pride Council's Fund to support programs serving LGBTQ+ youth and adults in Delaware.

  • Plate design must be determined by a committee of the Division of Motor Vehicles and United Way of Delaware Pride Council, may feature "LGBTQ+ Pride" text instead of "The First State," cannot be solely black and white, and maintains the same numbers and letters as the vehicle's standard registration.

  • Requires three-fifths majority vote for passage due to constitutional requirement for imposing new license fees.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Special License Plates.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

7/17/2024

Committee Referrals

Environment, Energy & Transportation3/26/2024

Full Bill Text

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